Providence 3 Year 2020

Review by: The Auditor

Review #1359; Rum #662

This sample was provided to me by a producer, distributor, or some other industry source free-of-charge. No compensation, outside of the sample, was received and there were no strings attached.

This bottle comes from Distillerie de Port-au-Prince in conjunction with La Maison and Velier. . Providence is produced from sugar cane syrup from the heritage Cristalline variety from the fields of Michel Sajous, located 150 kilometers north of the distillery. Fermentation of the syrup is carried out using proprietary yeasts and dunder – the organic materials left in the pot still after distillation. The wash is distilled in a Müller pot still where it comes off the first run of the still at 25-30% ABV and the second distillation at 72-78% ABV. This release was aged for three years in ex-Providence casks: the new American oak casks with level two charring are meticulously filled and emptied with Providence rum repeatedly over a two-year period. The Providence-seasoned casks are then filled for aging in the tropical conditions of Haiti and are then bottled with no additives.

Distillery: Distillerie de Port-au-Prince

Bottler: Distillerie de Port-au-Prince

Region: Haiti

Still: Pot

ABV: 52%

Nose: Lemon Peel, Apple, Blackberry, Minerality, Rain Water, Black Tea,  Floral

Palate: Medium oily mouthfeel, Vanilla, Blackberry, Rain Water, Black Tea, Minerality, Floral, Sharpie Marker

Finish: Medium length finish, Black Pepper, Black Tea, Blackberry, Minerality, Floral, Sharpie Marker

Conclusion: This is rather delightful. A nice oily mouthfeel, floral, a good fruity punch, and a bit of weirdness. The rain water and minerality really tie it all out for me. The oak is very well balanced and a ton of the base distillate shines through very well, it still tastes very fresh and delicious.

Final Score: 88

Scoring Legend:

  • 95-100: As good as it gets. Jaw-dropping, eye-widening, unforgettable whisky.
  • 90-94: Sublime, a personal favorite in its category.
  • 85-89: Excellent, a standout dram.
  • 80-84: Quite good. Quality stuff.
  • 75-79: Decent whisky worth tasting.
  • 70-74: Meh. It’s definitely drinkable, but it can do better.
  • 60-69: Not so good. I might not turn down a glass if I needed a drink.
  • 50-59: Save it for mixing.
  • 0-49: Blech.

Published by The Auditor

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I have drank my fair amount of single malt but got started writing reviews about Single Malt and Bourbon in 2018. Over 1000 total reviews later and I focus mainly on Sugar Cane Spirits now. However, single malt is a still a spirits category I enjoy greatly as is Agave and Brandy. I wouldn’t go as far as to call myself an expert but I am the resident Rum obsessed writer for Malt Runners.

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